Posts Tagged ‘people skills’
The AOL Firing Lesson: Praise in Public, Correct in Private
There was an incident that occurred in 2013 that had its own viral moment. It’s the type of situation that every company’s public relations, human resources, and legal departments fear. It’s the day the head of their well-known company makes global news — in a REALLY bad way! So, what happened in 2013 that’s relevant…
Read MoreReframing – How to Turn Any Difficult Situation into New Opportunities!
These past several years I’ve had several talented managers reach out to me about how to deal with some very stressful situations that they experienced in their organizations. In each situation, these individuals experienced a significant loss–a promotion, organizational credibility, the friendship of some colleagues they valued, their job, etc. They were naturally hurt and…
Read MoreI Still Remember that Turkey!
It’s been decades since I worked for that manager and I still remember that turkey!
Read MoreSelf Awareness – Don’t Beat Yourself Up, Pick Yourself Up!
Managers who want to improve their leadership skills will need self-awareness.
Read MoreThe Extraordinary Lesson on Servant Leadership that is Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela is rightfully honored as a model of servant leadership because of his ability to lead without bitterness.
Read MoreJune Management Journey Carnival
Originally published June 2013. It’s time for the June Management Journey Carnival. The articles for this month’s Carnival cover social media (etiquette), Millennials in the workplace, performance feedback, leadership transparency, career management (for introverts), innovation, communication, and other topics. Let’s get started with a look at the people side of social media — online etiquette…
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